Infection Preventionist LPN

Pay Rate: $34$38/Hour

Overview:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Infection Preventionist to join our team. In this critical role you will play a key part in planning developing organizing implementing and evaluating our infection control program. Your expertise will ensure that our facility adheres to the highest standards in infection control processes and procedures contributing to the health and wellbeing of our residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Research current literature and technical reports to maintain infection control processes to appropriate standards.

Communicate compliancerelated issues to relevant parties.

Conduct surveillance and inspection to monitor and ensure consistent adherence to proper procedures within quality standards.

Monitor all residents and staff infections track and oversee reporting of any outbreaks within the facility.

Track all antibiotic usage within the resident population.

Collaborate with and assist supervisors and professionals in training and educating all personnel on the importance of required procedures.

Prepare required reports for quarterly medical staff meetings.

Provide direct nursing care as needed by the Nursing Services Department.

Qualifications:

Current and valid LPN license

Infection Prevention Certificate preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of hire and must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.

Minimum of two years of experience in longterm care or geriatrics

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to multitask prioritize and meet deadlines

Previous experience in a hospital assisted living community or long term care facility preferred.

Benefits:

• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Various Shifts
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Discounts Programs

We are a recognized leader in senior living employing around 2000 associates and is a six consecutive year recipient of the Great Place to Work certification!

At Commonwealth Senior Living we firmly believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. We steadfastly prohibit any form of discrimination based on race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We uphold these principles in accordance with the highest standards set by the law and strive to foster a workplace where every individual is respected valued and empowered to thrive.